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My Take
Yena is one of those artists who quietly became one of K-pop's most compelling solo acts once she stepped out from the group format. I loved her in Iz*One — she was the resident energy bomb, always clowning around behind the scenes — but honestly, going solo unlocked a version of her that the group dynamic couldn't quite contain. "Smiley" was a perfect debut: unapologetically bright, almost aggressively cheerful, and it suited her personality to a T. What I appreciate most is that she doesn't pretend to be a cool, untouchable idol; she leans into the goofball image with total commitment, and somehow that sincerity makes her more magnetic. Her acting work shows real range too, and I'm genuinely curious where she goes next as a creator.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Choi Ye-na
- Name (Japanese)
- チェ・イェナ
- Reading
- ちぇ・いぇな
- Born
- September 29, 1999 (age 26)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- Gil-dong, South Korea
- Height
- 163 cm
- Occupation
- pop singer / singer / actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Choi Ye-na born?
Born September 29, 1999 (age 26).
Where is Choi Ye-na from?
Choi Ye-na is from Gil-dong, South Korea.
What does Choi Ye-na do?
Choi Ye-na works as pop singer, singer, actor.
How tall is Choi Ye-na?
Choi Ye-na is 163 cm.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.